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YM53 LVU

2004 Subaru Impreza

Blue Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Impreza74,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 LVU
MakeSubaru
ModelImpreza
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 134,200 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 133,801 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements number plate has been cut down on the ends (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulbs fitted hid conversion carried out (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible incorrect bulbs fitted hid conversion carried out (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 4 x brake pipes at joiner block where pipes come through the floor to underside of the car (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering linkage likely to become detached steering arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) inner rack joint excessive play viewed as gaiter not attached (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts headlamp bulb conversion wiring not secured touching engine liable to short (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached severe excessive movement should not be driven (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front radiator support panel damaged and corroded through / holed

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front door stiff to open and not full opening distance

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tyre has had a temporary type puncture repair carried out advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear cross beam bushes worn both end not considered excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust catalyst internals rattling and noisy

vehicle has accident damage on various places including osf chassis damage

Pass 23 Aug 2019 128,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear sill corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2018 116,720 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 116,719 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 114,247 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 114,247 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 114,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,341 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 105,336 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,534 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 97,209 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 97,207 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,377 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 89,311 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front headlamp poor image

vehicle has a gas conversion emmissions fail on lpg and would only pass on petrol

Pass 29 Jul 2009 75,222 miles

N/S/F tyre has crack in sidewalls not deep enough to reach chords

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 22 Jul 2009 74,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/f tyre has crack in sidewalls not deep enough to reach chords

Pass 19 Jul 2008 47,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Jul 2008 47,301 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,118 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 22,055 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 22,055 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Impreza?

Based on 915,729 MOT tests across 72,693 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
4,996
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
72,693
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,062
Registration plate lamp not working 19,494
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 17,247
position lamp(s) not working 16,099
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 15,281
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YM53 LVU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza in Blue with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Impreza models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 74,978 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Subaru Impreza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,062 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM53 LVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Impreza typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 22 years old, this Subaru Impreza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YM53 LVU is a 2004 Subaru Impreza, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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